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Question posted by janiceralston on July 24th, 2012

I Cannot Find A Manual For A Kenmore Sewing Machine Model# 385 81710

can anyone help me find a operators manual for this sewing machine?

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Answer #1: Posted by quaff on July 24th, 2012 2:14 PM
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Owners Manual - Page 1

www.sears.com ® SEWING MACHINE Owner's Manual MAQUINA DE COSER Manual de Instrucciones MACHINE .ikCOUDRE Manuel d'instructions Model, Modelo, Modele 385.18221 I 0 505-800-226 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Owners Manual - Page 2

.... It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any object into water. To reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. Never operate this owner's manual. Never operate the appliance with same type rated 15 Watts. Always unplug this sewing machine from accumulation of burns, fire, electric shock or...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...have other rights which are only included in the United States. Kenmore Sewing Machine Warranty Full 25Year Warranty on Sewing Machine Die-Cast Metal Frame For 25 years from the date of ...Full 90 Day Warranty on Sewing Machine Exterior Components For 2 years from the date of purchase, Sears will provide: free mechanical adjustments necessary for the proper operation of belts, light bulbs...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... [] Parts and labor needed to help by a force of dependable operation. replacement of your covered product if...®. No deductibles, no extra charge [] Fast help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. occur ... calls and nationwide service, as often as a "talking owner's manual." [] Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations....
Owners Manual - Page 11

...TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. CARE OFYOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb 92 Cleaning the Bobbin Holder 92 Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs 94 Oiling the Machine 94 Troubleshooting 96 XI GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply 6 Before Using Your Sewing Machine 6 For Your Safety 6 Polarized plug 6 Controlling Sewing Speed 6 Pressure Adjusting Lever 8 Presser...
Owners Manual - Page 14

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS f Cabinets and Sewing Machine Carrying Case ( # 97503) Sewing Machine cabinets and Sewing Machine Carrying Case are subject to change without prior notice. \ 2 J /' \ / / @ @ J Names of Parts /- _i_ Reverse stitch control _2_Stitch width setting display _3_Stitch length setting display _4_Stitch ...
Owners Manual - Page 16

Part Name 3. Part Number 2. No. Model Number of Machine 6 7 8 9 10 Ref. Part No. J 4 Description *102869107 10 x Bobbin 102403202 Spool pin felt 650807101 Assorted needle set *... (2mm) ; *941620000 Ruffler • 031119115 Foot control * These items are not furnished with the machine, but may be ordered per instructions above• 12 13 "14 .16 17 18 19 2O ...
Owners Manual - Page 18

... with thread for the first time, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine with Sewing Machine Model 385.18221. / Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed is intended to Power Supply _1_Power supply plug (2_P' ower switch (3_Outlet _4_Machine socket @ Machine plug @ Light bulb Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on...
Owners Manual - Page 20

... presser foot, or to help you . m _i_ Presser foot lifter _2_Normal up position for applique, cut the thread after sewing. You can raise it snaps into the machine. _i_ Extension table _2_Pin ... Extension Table • Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for regular sewing. J Presser Foot Lifter /- Simply use the built-in the box. Pressure...
Owners Manual - Page 26

... Foot C) S This foot is marked to help control the fabric, hold the raw edge in...for stitching and/or overcasting seams. The small brush and wire guides help you measure your buttonholes accurately. For: Quilting (page 40) !Foot ... 70) Buttonhole foot (B) (Option) Use this foot for manual buttonholing. Presser Foot Types (continued) S • Satin stitch foot ( Foot F)...
Owners Manual - Page 32

... pin _2_Spool pin hole ,(3_S, pool pin felt The additional spool pin _1_is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing. The small spool holder_3_ is used with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Bobbin Winding • Horizontal spool pin _(1_S'pool pin (2_,Large spool holder _3_Small...
Owners Manual - Page 34

... it stops automatically. Retighten the screw to the hole in the bobbin. [] Depress the foot control again. The machine will not sew until the clutch is engaged. [] °Z!........ [] ......... []% %% [] J NOTE: / The position of the bobbin winder stopper. Do not take the screw all the way out. Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw one turn or less...
Owners Manual - Page 54

... Place the right (top) sides of fabric _1_,. Before reaching pull-tab, stop the machine with margin edge. Increase the stitch length to 4, set needle thread tension to 0, and sew basting stitch _5_t.he entire length of the zipper sewing. • Tosew / _1_1/8" (0.4cm) fabric margin [] _2_Zipper teeth _3_Zipper tape [] Attach zipper foot...
Owners Manual - Page 56

...unzip a few stitches to open a few inches of pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop the machine with needle in reverse a few inches to open the basting stitch. 44 At end of zipper ... a path for the stitch. Turn fabric 90 ° and sew a seam the entire length of seam, sew in fabric and raise the foot. Zipper Sewing (Continued) []Raise and release foot, and re-attach it flat...
Owners Manual - Page 58

... sew another layer of fabric under the hole to reinforce it. Turn the fabric 1/4 turn the handwheel toward you. NOTE: If the fabric is thin or badly damaged, use a separate piece of stitching over the first layer. Center the hole in the fabric on the back side of the machine. _1:To drop...
Owners Manual - Page 92

... the stitch width to the wrong side of the fabric and knot. \ / / / J 80 sewing needle. Remove the fabric from the machine, and cut the sewing threads only. _3_Needle thread (Top thread) _4_Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) [] Pull the loose ends of the... lower the foot. _1_Spur _2_F' orks f [] / [] Depress the foot control gently, and sew the buttonhole. [] Each side of the cord used.
Owners Manual - Page 94

... buttonhole lever toward you . J 82 J = i J J [] Sew the front bartack and left row, then stop the -x machine at " D" by turning the stitch selector. [] Attach the buttonhole foot... at the starting point. To cut the opening and to reset for sewing the next buttonhole, refer to start, and lower the foot. Manual Buttonhole (Option) ,_1_Stitch selector: _] (BH) /2_ Stitch width:...
Owners Manual - Page 98

Automatic Buttonhole (Continued) • Tosew _!_'Stitch selector: 3 _2_S, titch width: 2 _3_Stitch length: 3 to 4
Owners Manual - Page 106

.... Open the face cover and oil the two points, as shown, at least once a year. Use quality sewing machine oil. 94 \\\\\\ J One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove the needle plate_l_ and take out the bobbin. _1_N, eedle plate [] Lift up the triangle marks. _(}_The notch fits next to the stopper(6_...
Owners Manual - Page 108

... of sewing. 6. The needle is not plugged in the bobbin holder. 2. A blue needle is not being sewn. 4. The needle is too fine for the fabric. 1. Noisy operation 1. ...CST, Monday - The threads were not drawn to the rear after "drop feed" sewing. 3. Page 24 Page 92 Change the bobbin The needle breaks. The machine doesn' t work being used . 1. The needle is not threaded ...

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